Catholic Church Leaders Raise Their Voices for Peace in the Middle East
The Jan. 18 ceasefire was welcomed by Pope Francis and local Church leaders in Israel and Gaza.
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In the Middle East, Many Truces But Little Peace
COMMENTARY: Christians in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria are deeply grateful for the current calm while being wary about the future.
US Father of Slain Israeli Soldier Says Ceasefire Must Bring All Hostages Home
A deal to stop hostilities between Israel and Hamas for six weeks isn’t good enough because it doesn’t ensure that Hamas will release all hostages, the father of a slain Israeli soldier said.
Catholic Bishop Walks Length of Gaza Strip in Support of Cease-Fire
The bishop completed the walk in six hours and 45 minutes.
Jerusalem Bishop Discusses Hopes for Cease-Fire, ‘Two-State Solution’ to Israel-Hamas War
The interview took place following the Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas that killed 1,300 Israelis and international civilians.
Pope Francis Commends UN Security Council for Global Ceasefire Resolution
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres first called for a global ceasefire on March 23 with Pope Francis echoing this appeal the following week.
